A strong investment
Contour is part of New Jackson – a thriving community within a world-class skyscraper district. In a prime city location, Contour is just an 8 minute walk from The Oxford Road Corridor and Universities and a 4 minute walk from Deansgate/Castlefield Metrolink station.
Why buy?
Contour represents a strong investment:
+6.5% projected yields
(based on local agent rental predictions)Off-plan opportunity
Estimated completion Q1/Q2 2027
Investment Highlights
10% Growth by 2030
City centre population growth forecast
Tech Hub
UK's leading Tech city outside of London
Over £73 Billion
UK's second largest regional city economy
Educational Hub
7.2million students within a one hour commute
65,000
New city centre jobs by 2040
FDI Appeal
Top Large UK City for Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI Intelligence European Cities & Regions of the Future 2024 Report)
Invest in Manchester
Manchester is a vibrant, well-connected city with a strong, local economy.
Strong Economic Growth
Annual average GVA growth 2.5%
between 2024 and 2026
(National Growth Rate is 2.1%)
Strong Residential Growth
+28.8%
Five-Year House Price Forecast*
+5%
Annual House Price Growth**
+20%
Annual Rental Growth**
*Source: Savills Research, 2024
**Source: JLL Big Six Residential Report, August 2023
Strong employment growth
Manchester is set to see the fastest rate of Employment growth of all the UK towns and cities.*
#1 of 15 Tech Cities (Excluding London)**
The UK's 2nd Largest Creative, Digital & Tech Hub
+80% of FTSE 100 Companies have a presence in Greater Manchester
*EY ITEM Club UK Regional Economic Forecast – February 2023**Source: CBRE: Tech City Report 2022
Manchester Businesses
Manchester has an extensive well-educated labour pool and is therefore an attractive place for businesses to locate to. Employers who have or plan to have a presence in Manchester include:
